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Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25

Beckhoff’s TwinCAT Automation Software Turns 25

Initially developed in 1996, the software suite has adapted to changing market needs and continues to be relevant in today’s factories.


News Dec 30, 2021 by Seth Price
Beijer Electronics Introduces a New Web-based SCADA and HMI Tool to Expand Product Network

Beijer Electronics Introduces a New Web-based SCADA and HMI Tool to Expand Product Network

Beijer Electronics announced a partnership to expand Smart HMI’s WebIQ platform to be marketed, sold, and distributed through Beijer Electronics networks.


News Dec 28, 2021 by Seth Price
The OPC Foundation and CESMII Debut UA Cloud Library to Advance Smart Manufacturing Operations

The OPC Foundation and CESMII Debut UA Cloud Library to Advance Smart Manufacturing Operations

OPC UA and CESMII have joined forces to produce the globally available and standardized UA Cloud Library.


News Dec 27, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Matrox Imaging Announces New Version of Flowchart-Based Vision Software

Matrox Imaging Announces New Version of Flowchart-Based Vision Software

Matrox Imaging just announced the release of the latest version of Matrox Design Assistant X for machine vision application development.


News Dec 26, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

What Kind of Industrial Automation Technology Could Santa Use in His Workshop?

There’s a lot that goes on at Santa’s workshop in the North Pole. What kind of automation technology could Santa implement to help him streamline his manufacturing operations this Christmas season?


News Dec 25, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

MIT Unveils Dexterous Robotic Hands That Could Speed Up Manufacturing and Logistics Processes

Learn about MIT’s latest robot manipulation technique and how engineers could use it in industrial manufacturing operations.


News Dec 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

How are Companies Utilizing Robotic Technology to Promote Automation in E-commerce and Fulfillment Centers?

Learn about companies like Xometry, Berkshire Grey, and Kroger and how they are pushing automation into their fulfillment operations.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB Adds Mobile Connectivity to Their Flowmeters to Improve Leak Detection Capabilities

ABB has improved connectivity for the AquaMaster 4 flow meters over 4G-LTE networks. This measure will save water and allow operators to detect water leaks quickly.


News Dec 22, 2021 by Seth Price
SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

SCHUNK Opens New CoLabs in China and US to Help Engineers Gain Hands-on Training Experience With Robots

Learn about SCHUNK’s CoLabs and how they could help engineers gain hands-on training experience with robots and grippers.


News Dec 21, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Eaton Joins Forces With Tenable to Address OT/IT Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

Eaton Joins Forces With Tenable to Address OT/IT Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

How are Eaton and Tenable bridging the gap between IT and OT?


News Dec 20, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
iBASEt Announces Model-based Enterprise Offering

iBASEt Announces Model-based Enterprise Offering

Built on their current digital suite, iBASEt now offers a model-based enterprise to help enable digital transformation.


Eureka Robotics Partners with DENSO and NTU to Develop Software That Gives Industrial Robots ‘Human Touch’

Eureka Robotics Partners with DENSO and NTU to Develop Software That Gives Industrial Robots ‘Human Touch’

Eureka Robotics, a tech spin-off company from Nanyang Technological University recently developed Dynamis, allowing industrial robots to feel sensory sensations similar to human hands.


News Dec 17, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
Pilz Creates a Digital Showroom to Virtually Experience Automation and Promote New Components for Machine Safety

Pilz Creates a Digital Showroom to Virtually Experience Automation and Promote New Components for Machine Safety

Pilz virtual showroom is set to display automation systems to allow vendors to showcase their latest automation and control components.


News Dec 16, 2021 by Seth Price
Amazon Web Services Presented New Technology in Robotics and Cloud Computing at re:Invent 2021

Amazon Web Services Presented New Technology in Robotics and Cloud Computing at re:Invent 2021

Amazon Web Services (AWS) delivers its annual AWS re:Invent learning conference to keep its cloud computing community in the know and deliver digital skills and robotic learning tools.


News Dec 16, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Seegrid Debuts New Autonomy Platform with Human-like 3D Perception for Warehouse Automation

Seegrid Debuts New Autonomy Platform with Human-like 3D Perception for Warehouse Automation

Autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) provider Seegrid has released new information regarding the technology behind its autonomous lift truck Palion Lift.


POSITAL Debuts New Products Including Encoders and Measurement Devices

POSITAL Debuts New Products Including Encoders and Measurement Devices

POSITAL recently added to their encoders, measurement display, and Wiegand sensors for implantable devices.


News Dec 15, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Researchers in Lithuania Debut New AI-based Method for Detecting Mechanical Failures in Industrial Systems

Researchers in Lithuania Debut New AI-based Method for Detecting Mechanical Failures in Industrial Systems

Sound, specifically vibrations, have been used to detect potential mechanical failures. However, this study aims to combine sound and deep learning to optimize predictive maintenance.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Damond Goodwin
SMC Releases Latest Control Components Including Air Grippers and Solenoid Valves

SMC Releases Latest Control Components Including Air Grippers and Solenoid Valves

SMC, known for its pneumatic and motion control components, recently released four new devices to their library of control components.


News Dec 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
HEIDENHAIN Introduces a New Version of its StateMonitor Software Platform to Promote Manufacturing Efficiency

HEIDENHAIN Introduces a New Version of its StateMonitor Software Platform to Promote Manufacturing Efficiency

What are some key features and updates to their software platform, and how could engineers utilize it on the factory floor?


RE2 Robotics Selected to Improve Manipulation Capabilities Through a Single Control System

RE2 Robotics Selected to Improve Manipulation Capabilities Through a Single Control System

RE2 has been chosen to develop further control systems for underwater robotics to be used in industrial environments.


News Dec 13, 2021 by Seth Price